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Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 70: Live from Wynwood Brewing before Florida Soccer Soldiers’ U.S. Open kickoff!

On this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Drew, Lee and Christian discuss Florida Soccer Soldiers’ Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup second-round fixture against Charlotte Independence. Join us, won’t you?

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Magic City Soccer Episode 62: We have a crest! And colors! And name! And a friendly at Hard Rock Stadium!

Magic City Soccer Podcast. Photographic by Matthew Bunch.

In this episode of Magic City Soccer, Lee, Drew and Matt cut it up about the new MLS team name, Inter Miami CF, as well as the club’s crest and colors. Omar chats with Chris Wittyngham of Pitch Invasion about soccer goings on. Matt and Lee discuss their “Wifalry.” We relish the start of the 2019 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup competition. Join us, won’t you?

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Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 54: Live from PAMM!

PAMM

Drew and Matt sit down with South Florida soccer insider Kartik Krishnaiyer to discuss The Miami FC 2, Miami United FC and the South Florida soccer marker. We were live from Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) for Free Community Night: Summer Kick-Off. Join us, won’t you?

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LIVE: Miami United FC hosts Orlando City SC in U.S. Open Cup Fourth Round

Miami United FC Orlando City U.S. Open Cup

Miami United FC earned a historic matchup when it defeated Jacksonville Armada FC in the Third Round of the U.S. Open Cup: Orlando City SC is traveling to Hialeah tonight. You can check the Magic City Soccer pregame show here!

The game will kick off at 7:30 pm from Ted Hendricks Stadium. If you can’t catch it live, you can watch it here!

Magic City Soccer podcast Episode 53: The Miami FC 2 refocuses on the NPSL, Miami United prepares for Orlando City

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In this episode of the Magic City Soccer podcast, Omar and Matt discuss two teams with two divergent goals, as The Miami FC 2 grabs two wins in the NPSL Sunshine Conference while Miami United gets ready to host Orlando City of Major League Soccer in the U.S. Open Cup. Plus, we have an interview with Ariel Gonzalez of Futbolasta Auctions. Join us, won’t you?

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Miami United will host Orlando City in Round 4 of U.S. Open Cup

Miami United FC Orlando City U.S. Open Cup

The Magic City will get to see MLS competition for the second straight year courtesy of Miami United FC and their deep run into this year’s U.S. Open Cup tournament. In a first for the club, Miami United FC will host Major League Soccer side Orlando City SC in Round 4 of the U.S. Open Cup on June 5 or 6.

The fourth-round draw took place this morning and in a shocking turn of events, Orlando City opted out of a chance to host for the round. Orlando City has had poor attendance and even worse luck in this round of the tournament in previous years, especially when taking on an opponent from South Florida.

Miami United advanced to Round 4 by defeating FC Kendall, The Miami FC 2 and Jacksonville United.

Mixed history

Miami United will look to be the newest addition to the club of lower division sides to knock off Orlando. In 2016, the Fort Lauderdale Strikers were able to get past Orlando in extra time with a game winning goal from Victor “PC” Giro (now on the OCSC roster). In 2017, now NPSL foe, Miami FC knocked out Orlando with a hat trick from Stefano Pinho (now also on the OCSC roster). Miami United has the right amount of firepower up front and tactical ability on defense to provide South Florida with another #cupset for the third consecutive year.

The match date has a placeholder for June 6th (subject to change) and it will take place at Milander Park in Hialeah. This will be City’s first visit to South Florida in the history of its existence in MLS. For years, the South Florida market has been ignored by City amidst the talks of a possible MLS Miami team coming in. Perhaps leaving the South Florida market untapped may come back to haunt Orlando as United look to pack the stadium in a true showing of Miami soccer pride.

Matthew Bunch contributed to this report.

Miami United knocks Jacksonville Armada out of U.S. Open Cup, will next face MLS competition

Miami United vs. Jacksonville Armada

Miami United FC reached a height the club has never known before Wednesday night. And perhaps the most shocking thing about it was how easy it came.

Miami United scored two world-class goals, and Jacksonville Armada never mounted a serious challenge, as United qualified for Round 4 of the 2018 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Miami United will next face a team from Major League Soccer.